School Programs: 6 – 12

School Group Programs: 6 – 12

Moving the Millions

General & Special Education: Fourth – Twelfth Grade

Discover the magnitude and complexity of New York City’s public transportation system by exploring elements of construction, social history, engineering, and impact over time in this introduction to transit history. (75 minutes)

Immigration and Transportation

General & Special Education: Fourth – Twelfth Grade

From the immigrant workforce that built the subway system, to transportation’s influence on neighborhood development, the rich history and diversity of New York City comes alive through discussion, photographs, and subway stories. (75 minutes)

Sustainability

General & Special Education: Fourth – Twelfth Grade

Investigate the environmental, social, and economic sustainability of transportation over time using the Museum’s vintage train cars, collections, and exhibits that tell the story of moving the masses. (75 minutes)

Ready to Ride!

Special Education Only: Middle School – Adult Learners

Map your route, buy a MetroCard, and role-play various real-world subway scenarios in this introduction to subway travel, all within the safety of our subway station museum. (60 minutes)

This is a two part program. Please select two dates when making your reservation.

Please note that special education programs are booked by age, not cognitive level.

Dates and Times

School programs are offered Tuesdays through Fridays at the following times:

10:00am – 11:15am

11:30am – 12:45pm

1:30pm – 2:45pm

Schools from Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island are strongly encouraged to schedule a later time slot.

Group Size & Payment

Group Size indicates, in all instances, students, parents, teachers, and chaperones.

General Education Programs: $175.00 per class of up to 30 participants (including children and chaperones)

Additional participants: $7.00 per person

Special Education Programs: $75.00 per class of up to 17 participants (including children and chaperones)

Additional participants: $7.00 per person

The number of children and adults reserved at booking is the maximum number of people you may bring the day of your visit.

A $100 deposit per class by credit card over the phone is due upon booking, $50 deposit per Special Education class. The remaining balance is due no later than the day of your visit.

We accept cash or credit card payments only. Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Discover cards are accepted. The Museum does not accept checks or purchase orders.

Planning Your Visit

Reservations are required for all group visits. Due to space limitations, the Museum does not allow self-guided groups.

Lunch space is extremely limited and must be reserved in advance on a first come, first served basis. Food and drinks are not sold at the Museum.

The Museum does not have storage space for backpacks and coats. We recommend leaving backpacks and other personal items on your bus or at school

Arrivals & Departures

Due to space limitations, the Museum cannot accommodate entry into the Museum more than five minutes before a scheduled tour. When possible, please have students remain on the school bus or outside the Museum while the teacher handles payment to streamline the check-in process.

Late arriving groups will receive an abbreviated program. If you anticipate a delayed arrival, please contact (718) 694-1848 or (718) 694-1700.

All groups must depart at their scheduled time. Groups may not self-guide before, during or after their program.

Accessibility

The Transit Museum is wheelchair accessible via a lift. Please share information about the needs of your group when making your reservation so we can best assist you. The lift is slow and allows one person at a time, so please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your program’s start time. For more information on accessibility options, including ASL interpreters and listening devices, please click here

Transportation

Traveling by Subway

Taking the train is a great way to begin your visit to the Transit Museum. We are located near:

Additional Information

Group Reservations

Explore our hands-on collection of vintage subway and elevated cars and exhibits that share the rich story of public transportation. Group tours are perfect for adults, active seniors, and college or university groups.

Due to impending weather, this Saturday's Nostalgia Ride to Green-Wood Cemetery has been postponed. Details on the rescheduled event will be sent by email as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience, and stay safe this weekend!